Western Jubilee this weekend in Westcliffe

WESTCLIFFE — Although summer may be dwindling, the music will be hot and sizzling when the second annual Wet Mountain Western Jubilee comes to Westcliffe this weekend. Kicking off at 10 a.m. Saturday, the festival begins with Sugarfoot performing, followed by Juni Fisher at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m., and Sons and Brothers at noon Saturday in the big festival tent on the west end of town. “We have tremendous artists and entertainers that are going to be in town over the weekend,” said Aaron Wolking, of Sons and Brothers. “Don Edwards and Waddie Mitchell came and absolutely enthralled the audience last year so we decided to bring Don and Waddie back.” Also special this year, New West will return to play western swing at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. “They have tremendous songwriting (ability and are) some of the finest musicians in the country,” Wolking said. During the day, Juni Fisher will perform her version of music at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Wolking described her at “the hardest working, most in demand cowgirl, western female artist in the business. She has a tremendous songwriting talent and is just a charming, charming lady.” One of the highlights of the weekend will take place when nationally renown buckaroo poet Waddie Mitchell recites his own brand of poetry at 3 p.m. Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Following his performance Don Edwards will perform cowboy music at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 4:30 p.

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m. Sunday. He was described as “the voice of the American cowboy” in Western Horseman. To culminate Saturday's festival, the Jubilee Concert and Dance will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Cliff Lanes, where Sons and Brothers along with special guests will perform. Admission is $10 per person. Bright and early Sunday, the festival will begin at 10 a.m. with Cowboy Church and a gospel sing-a-long, followed by Sugarfoot at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for both days and free for children under 12 and are available at the gate.Other weekend events are listed below: Today The 100th anniversary of the Cañon City Elks Lodge building will begin when the building opens at 3 p.m., followed by elk burgers and all the fixings for $6 per person at 6 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the festivities. The annual “Denim & Diamonds” fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. in Coyote's Coffee Den at 675 Colo. 115 in Penrose. Hosted by the Penrose Community Library, activities include dinner, live music by “50 West” and a live and silent auction. The cost per person is $25 with $10 from every ticket going to the Penrose Community Library Parking Fund. The Jones Theater will present “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood” at 7 p.m. at the Jones Theater in Westcliffe. For information and reservations, call 783-3004. Saturday All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be offered for $5 to raise money from 8-10 a.m. for Sharefest and to honor first responders for free at the First Southern Baptist Church at 1500 N. 10th St. Cañon City Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. between Fifth and Sixth streets on Macon Avenue. Florence High School Class of 1961 Car Show will be featured from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the campus of the FHS at 2006 Colo. 67. Admission is free. The 100th anniversary of the Cañon City Elks Lodge building will continue at 10:30 a.m., followed by a guest speaker from the Colorado Historical Society at 11 a.m., tours of the lodge, interviews recorded for future generations, music and pulled pork dinner. Fremont County Democrats Summer Picnic will be from 1-5 p.m. at Rouse Park. Bring a dish to share, Democrats will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, plates and utensils. Live music, guest speakers, games for kids and issue booths for adults. Local historian Sherry Johns will present “Forgotten Female Felons” at 2 p.m. at the Museum of Colorado Prisons, 201 N. First St. $5 for adults, $3 for youth. Deborah Martinez-Martinez will conduct a book signing ceremony from 2 to 5 p.m. for her book titled, “Trade on the Taos Mountain Trail,” illustrated by Robert W. Pacheco at Hastings Bookstore, 1811 Fremont Drive. The Town of Brookside will host the Spring Creek Park grand opening from 3-6 p.m. at the corner of Willow and Pinion avenues in Brookside. Those who attend are asked to bring a side dish and lawn chairs. The Jones Theater will present “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood” at 7 p.m. at the Jones Theater in Westcliffe. Sunday The United Presbyterian Church will host an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social from 3-5 p.m. at Seventh and Macon, featuring homemade ice cream and cookies. Musical entertainment by the Golden Tune-agers. “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood” will be featured at 2 p.m. in the Jones Theater in Westcliffe.